Christian Guthier
Senior Marketing and Communications Coordinator
Christian Guthier is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in the field of communications. He recently joined the Low Carbon Hub as the Senior Marketing and Communications Coordinator.
Throughout his career, Christian has worked with a diverse range of commercial and not-for-profit organisations, including Oxfam and Keeping Children Safe. Most recently, he served as the Research Communications Specialist at the Research Services, at the University of Oxford.
Christian is energized by the opportunity to make a tangible difference in the low carbon space, particularly at a local level. He is thrilled to be part of the Low Carbon Hub, an organisation that shares his passion for enabling change and supporting action to address the climate emergency.
With his wealth of experience and dedication to promoting positive change, Christian is excited to collaborate with the team at the Low Carbon Hub and leverage his skills to create impactful marketing and communications strategies. His aim is to engage and inspire individuals, businesses, and communities to take proactive steps towards a low-carbon future.
Articles by Christian Guthier
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15 years of Low Carbon Hub
Fifty community groups, more than fifty renewable energy projects and community benefit secured for the next thirty years. At our AGM, Chair Steve Drummond reflected on 15 years of Low Carbon Hub, and what comes next. -
The Future Homes Standard explained
From March 2027, every new home in England gets a heat pump, solar panels and proper insulation, by law. Here's what that means for the home you're already living in. -
Still heating your home with oil or LPG?
The Boiler Upgrade Scheme grant for oil and LPG households has just risen to £9,000. Here's what's changed, who qualifies, and why now is the time to act. -
Plug-in solar explained
Plug-in solar is opening up solar energy to anyone who rents, lives in a flat, or doesn’t have a suitable roof. No scaffolding, no installer for the panels themselves. Here’s our complete guide to how it works, what it costs, and how to set it up safely. -
What will it take to make your home better? Ten minutes
The tools are there. The information is there. In many cases, the funding is there too. The only thing missing is taking that first step to make your home warmer and more energy efficient. -
The fuel that never runs out
The case for renewable energy just got a lot stronger. Here's why British sunshine matters more than ever. -
Solar farms and wildlife
Fields of solar panels and wildflower meadows – it sounds unlikely. But the evidence tells a more interesting story – one that's worth considering. -
Inside our grid battery project
What does a grid-scale battery actually look like on the ground? This post takes a detailed look inside the 3MW / 12MWh battery planned for Ray Valley Solar – explaining how it works, what equipment is being installed, and why those engineering choices matter for performance and long-term returns. -
How battery storage makes solar work better
Ray Valley Solar, the UK’s largest community-owned solar park, is adding a 3MW / 12MWh battery to reduce curtailment, shift electricity to peak demand, and increase long-term community benefit in Oxfordshire. -
How to pay for improving your home
A plain-English guide to paying for home energy improvements in 2026, including what the Warm Homes Plan means for grants, loans, and getting started with retrofit. -
When home improvements don’t deliver comfort
Renovating your home doesn’t always make it more comfortable. This article explains why some home improvements fall short, and how thinking beyond renovation can improve comfort, air quality, and long-term health. -
Warm Homes Plan: what’s new
The Warm Homes Plan promises major investment in home upgrades. Here’s what’s actually new, how the support works, and what it means for cutting bills and improving your home. -
Wrap your home in insulation
Insulation is one of the simplest ways to keep your home warm in winter, cool during heatwaves, and cheaper to run. Here’s how to tackle heat loss from the roof down and make your home more comfortable in every season. -
The real cost of a heat pump
Heat pumps are one of the most efficient, low-carbon ways to heat your home – but what do they really cost? This guide explains installation prices, running costs, grants, and practical steps to make sure a heat pump works for your home, your comfort, and your long-term energy savings. -
Your Home Retrofit Guide
Retrofit means improving your home so it keeps heat in, stays comfortable, and costs less to run. This practical guide explains what to do first, where to find grants and trusted advice, and how to make the right improvements in the right order — helping you plan a warmer, healthier, more efficient home. -
Rooftop vs ground-mounted solar
Rooftop or ground-mounted solar? It’s a question we hear often – and the answer is that we need both. Rooftop solar makes use of existing buildings and local generation, while ground-mounted solar delivers scale, lower costs, and even supports nature. Together, they form the backbone of Oxfordshire’s clean, resilient energy system. -
How to make your home more energy efficient
Many UK homes waste energy through poor insulation, draughts, and outdated systems. Discover how to make your home more energy efficient – from simple, low-cost fixes to long-term upgrades that cut bills, boost comfort, and help build a cleaner, fairer energy future for Oxfordshire. -
Is there really such a thing as free solar panels?
Is there really such a thing as free solar panels? With energy prices still high, many households are wondering whether solar can really be installed for free – or if those online offers are too good to be true. We explain which government-backed schemes genuinely support low-income households, who qualifies, and how to avoid misleading or fraudulent offers. -
Making heat pumps mainstream in the UK
Low Carbon Hub was out in force at Heat Pump Summit 2025 at the Blavatnik School of Government. Here are the practical takeaways to make heat pumps the obvious choice: close the electricity–gas “spark gap”, move grid checks earlier, back trusted installers, and make aftercare standard—plus why neighbour-to-neighbour proof beats myths. -
A House Like Mine
Wondering what energy upgrades could do for your home? A House Like Mine brings you real stories from across Oxfordshire – from Victorian terraces to modern flats. Each household has a tailored Whole House Plan, showing how practical steps can make homes warmer, healthier, and more affordable to run. See how people like you are cutting carbon and planning for the future. -
Not just solar power. Social impact power
When it comes to solar panels, you’ve probably heard the pitch before: save money, cut carbon, future-proof your business. And it’s all true. But not all solar providers are the same. We install, fund, and manage rooftop solar for Oxfordshire businesses – at no cost to you. You get discounted, clean electricity. Oxfordshire communities get the benefit. -
Community Energy Fund: powering up local energy
100% of our project surplus supports further action on climate change through our ground-breaking projects. -
Hook Norton’s eco-friendly housing wins award
We’d like to extend a huge congratulations to the Hook Norton Community Land Trust for winning the prestigious Best affordable housing development – less than £5m award at the Inside Housing Development Awards 2024! This award is a true reflection of what a community can achieve when it rallies together for a shared, sustainable future. […] -
Heat Pump Summit 2024
The Low Carbon Hub team recently had the opportunity to take part in the inaugural Heat Pump Summit 2024 at the Blavatnik School of Government in Oxford, which was truly inspiring. This gathering was a valuable experience, allowing us to engage with the latest developments in heat pump technology sector. -
Spark Gap
Closing the spark gap would significantly speed up the UK's shift towards cleaner energy, enabling us to meet our net-zero target, and safeguarding our planet for future generations. -
Net Zero Skills Hub offers free learning sessions to public
Did you know that approximately 33% of carbon emissions in Oxfordshire stem from buildings (with a staggering 46% of emissions coming from street lighting)? Or that a report from Oxford revealed that a jaw-dropping 81% of the total carbon emissions in Oxford City are attributed to energy use in buildings? These kinds of statistics call for an urgent, transformative approach […] -
Leaner, greener, more resilient organisations
Energy Solutions Oxfordshire (ESOx) helps local businesses, schools and community organisations reduce energy waste, cut bills and reach net zero. Free workplace assessments available.